Optical Designer

Company Description Lumenpulse Inc., founded in 2006, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells specification-grade LED lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. The company focuses on high-performance, sustainable products and is recognized as a leading pure-play provider in the LED lighting industry. Lumenpulse has received numerous accolades, including Product Innovation Awards, Next Generation Luminaires Design Awards, Red Dot Product Design Awards, and a LIGHTFAIR Innovation Award. With more than 300 employees worldwide, its corporate headquarters are in Montreal, Canada, and it maintains offices in Vancouver, Québec City, Boston, Florence, and Hong Kong. Candidates joining Lumenpulse will be part of an innovative, award-winning organization shaping the future of architectural lighting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, simulate and analyse optical systems (lenses, reflectors, diffusers) for indoor and outdoor lighting products, from concept to production.
• Review design proposals and give feedback against regulatory, corporate and customer requirements.
• Support photometric testing with our photometric lab, quality, manufacturing and third-party vendors, and interpret the results.
• Track new optical technologies, advances in the field and identify how we can apply them to our products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, product management, marketing and operations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Diploma in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design
• 1 to 3 years of experience in photometry, optical design and/or 3D modelling
• Ability to define problems, collect data and interpret technical information in mathematical or diagram form, and present conclusions to management and customers
• Fluency in English and French, with strong written and oral communication skills considered an asset
• Experience designing illumination systems with TracePro, LightTools, Zemax, Photopia or ASAP
• Knowledge of CAD and simulation software such as SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro/Engineer or Autodesk Inventor

COMPETENCIES

• Own it: Results-oriented; takes initiative and works autonomously to deliver optical designs that meet spec.
• Hustle with discipline: Organises and manages multiple projects at once and adapts quickly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Share what works: Presents complex technical data clearly and shares optical know-how across teams and sites.
• Raise the bar: Brings innovation and creativity to every design to push photometric and beam performance further.
• Win together: Works well both independently and in team-oriented, cross-functional environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work environment: Office-based at our Longueuil site, with regular hands-on work in the photometric lab; flexible hours.
• Travel: Occasional travel to suppliers or other LMPG sites, as needed.
• Physical or safety requirements: Handles prototypes and lab equipment; follows lab safety practises, including for high-intensity light sources.